This is the 10103rd most frequent German word.
patches
"patches" (in German) refers to small pieces of material used to cover or mend holes, or decorative fabric pieces.
Here, 'Patch' is used as a technical term referring to a software update or fix.
Der Patch für die Software wurde gestern veröffentlicht.
The patch for the software was released yesterday.
In this sentence, 'Patches' refers to fabric pieces used to mend or decorate clothing.
Sie nähte bunte Patches auf ihre alte Jeans.
She sewed colorful patches onto her old jeans.
Here, 'Patches' is used to describe uneven areas in a lawn where grass does not grow.